Maintenance stable hand

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Maintenance Stable Hand to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining the health and safety of farm facilities, ensuring the proper care and management of livestock, and supporting the overall operation of farm machinery and equipment. Your proactive approach will help create a safe, efficient, and thriving environment for both animals and staff. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors in a lively farm setting, applying your mechanical skills and farming knowledge to make a tangible impact every day.

Duties

• Perform routine maintenance, repair, and servicing of farm machinery, equipment, and tools using hand tools, power tools, welding techniques, and other mechanical skills.
• Operate heavy equipment such as agricultural tractors, forklifts, and other specialized machinery safely and efficiently.
• Assist with livestock handling including feeding, watering, grooming, health checks, and managing animal husbandry practices across various species including horses and other farm animals.
• Support irrigation systems setup and maintenance to ensure optimal water distribution for crops or pasture areas.
• Conduct manual handling tasks such as lifting heavy loads, moving supplies or equipment, and maintaining farm infrastructure.
• Monitor safety standards in production areas by adhering to established protocols to promote a secure working environment for all team members.
• Assist with growing activities such as horticulture or greenhouse management when required.
• Support general farm operations including fencing repairs, pasture maintenance, manure management, and animal shelter upkeep.
• Collaborate with supervising staff to ensure smooth daily operations while maintaining high standards of animal care and facility cleanliness.

Requirements

• Proven experience in farm work or agricultural settings with a strong understanding of farming practices and animal husbandry.
• Demonstrated supervising experience or ability to oversee team tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts, agricultural tractors, heavy equipment, power tools, hand tools, and irrigation systems.
• Mechanical knowledge related to equipment repair, welding techniques, livestock management tools, and maintenance procedures.
• Experience with livestock handling including animals such as horses or other farm animals; animal husbandry knowledge is essential.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while adhering to safety standards in production environments.
• Familiarity with maintenance, repair & operations (MRO) procedures for farm machinery and infrastructure.
• Outdoor work experience with a focus on safety standards in farming or horticulture environments.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations related to equipment maintenance or animal feeding schedules.
• Strong manual handling skills combined with excellent animal care abilities; previous experience with equine or livestock management is preferred.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, greenhouse operations or horticultural practices is a plus.

Join our team if you’re passionate about agriculture and eager to contribute your mechanical expertise in a lively farm setting! This paid position offers an engaging environment where your skills directly support the health of our animals and the efficiency of our operations while fostering growth in your farming career.

Pay: $24.10 - $29.02 per hour

Work Location: In person